Chip

Chip (Noun)
Syllable division: chip
How to pronounce: UK: /tʃɪp/ US: /tʃɪp/

American Pronunciation of the word Chips

#1 Meaning: (US - French Fry) A straight, narrow potato slice that is fried and typically consumed warm.
Example:
> I love eating fish and chips every Friday after work.
> It is not very healthy to eat chips that was fried in oil.

#2 Meaning: (UK - Potato Crisps) A very thin, frequently rounded piece of fried potatoes that are distributed mainly in plastic bags and sometimes have flavoring added.
Example:
> We need to remember to pack at least two bags of chips for the picnic this weekend.
> Have you ever seen those mini bags of chips before?

#3 Meaning: An extremely thin slice of cold food, such as fried corn or a banana.
Example:
> Banana chips tastes amazing with muesli!
> Tortilla chips will work best for what we want to do.

#4 Meaning: A very tiny semiconductor, typically found in computers, that is capable of performing specific tasks and includes incredibly tiny electrical circuits and devices.
Example:
> I had to buy a new chip for my computer.
> Have you seen the new silicone chip that just launched?

#5 Meaning: A small part that has broken off of a bigger object, or the impression that a tiny piece has been left on a cup, plate, etc.
Example:
> Please throw away any glass that has a chip in it.
> The wooden cabinet chipped while we were moving it.

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Young man sitting on sofa and taking a potato chip from a bowl.

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Deprive

Deprive (Verb)
Syllable division: de·​prive
How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈpraɪv/ US: /dɪˈpraɪv/

American Pronunciation of the word Deprive

Meaning: To take anything away from someone, especially something valuable or pleasurable.
Example:
> His mother deprived him of his last school dance due to his bad marks.
> You cannot deprive her of her sleep the night before a big event.

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Parent depriving child from using phone.

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Drought

Drought (Noun)
Syllable division: drought
How to pronounce: UK: /draʊt/ US: /draʊt/

American Pronunciation of the word Drought

#1 Meaning: When a place hasn't received rain for a very long time.
Example:
> If we have to got through another year of drought, we won't have any food to eat.
> The worst drought that we have ever experienced was back in the 60's.

#2 Meaning: A persistent or ongoing shortfall or absence of something wanted or expected.
Example:
> She experienced a drought of creativity for about two months.
> The academy went through a few seasons of drought when it came to good talent.

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Drought impact lake drying with lack of rain water in season.

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Deserted

Deserted (Adjective)
Syllable division: de-sert-ed
How to pronounce: UK: /dɪˈzɜː.tɪd/ US: /dɪˈzɝː.t̬ɪd/

#1 Meaning: A place that is empty and has no people living there.
Example:
> We should maybe go for a photoshoot at that old deserted building.
> Maybe we shouldn't park the car in a deserted lot.

#2 Meaning: When someone is left alone in a challenging circumstance.
Example:
> After she told him that she is pregnant, he deserted her.
> They left him deserted after they found out what he really did.

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Cheesy

Cheesy (Adjective)
Syllable division: chees-y
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtʃiː.zi/ US: /ˈtʃiː.zi/

American Pronunciation of the word Cheesy

#1 Meaning: In poor taste or of poor value/quality.
Example:
> He bought her a cheesy necklace for her birthday.
> Maybe we should make one of those cheesy adverts to help the company grow?

#2 Meaning: A forced smile that is broad yet false.
Example:
> In most of her class photo's, she has a cheesy grin.
> Would you mind giving us a proper smile instead of a cheesy one for this photo?

#3 Meaning: Resembling or tasting like cheese.
Example:
> He loves having a cheesy snack at least once a day.
> Maybe the platter needs something cheesy, what do you think?

#4 Meaning: Someone smells bad if their feet, shoes, or socks are cheesy.
Example:
> Please do not leave your cheesy shoes in the living room.
> You need to wash your cheesy socks before seven p.m. please!

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